Expressions and Operations

Virginia SOL A2.EO.1

Perform operations on and simplify rational expressions.

What students need to be able to do

  • Add, subtract, multiply, or divide rational algebraic expressions and simplify the result.
  • Justify and determine equivalent rational algebraic expressions with monomial and binomial factors.
  • Recognize and simplify complex algebraic fractions as products or quotients of simple algebraic fractions.
  • Represent and demonstrate equivalence of rational expressions in different forms.